ISO/IEC AI System Standards (ISO/IEC 23053) – Comprehensive Guide
ISO/IEC AI System Standards (ISO/IEC 23053) – Comprehensive Guide
1. Basic Information
- Standard No.: ISO/IEC 23053:2021
- Title: Framework for AI Systems Using Machine Learning
- Issuing Body: ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 42 (AI Subcommittee)
- Published: 2021
- Type: Technical Framework (Non-mandatory)
- Related Standards:
- ISO/IEC 24029-1 (AI Robustness Assessment)
- ISO/IEC 38507 (AI Governance Guidelines)
2. Core Framework
Transparency Requirements (Chapter 5)
| Element | Key Requirements | Implementation Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Algorithm Disclosure | Specify core algorithm type (e.g., CNN/RNN) | Algorithm whitepaper |
| Data Provenance | Document training data sources | Data lineage logs |
| Performance Metrics | Define test conditions (accuracy/recall) | Third-party test reports |
Explainability Framework (Chapter 6)
| Level | Target User | Technical Requirements | Implementation | Use Cases |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | End Users | Key decision factors | UI notifications | Finance/Healthcare |
| Level 2 | Technicians | Feature importance (SHAP) | Technical docs | Model debugging |
| Level 3 | Auditors | Full algorithm traceability | Logs/XAI tools | Compliance checks |
Prohibitions:
- ❌ Unexplainable black-box models in high-risk domains
- ❌ Commercial systems lacking Level 1 explanations
Security Requirements (Chapter 7):
- Adversarial attack detection (e.g., FGSM)
- Anti-reverse engineering measures
- ≥99.9% uptime monitoring
3. Impact & Adoption
- Industry:
- Cited in EU AI Act’s transparency clauses
- Adopted by Microsoft/Google as ethics benchmark
- Technology:
- Drives XAI tool development (e.g., IBM AIF360)
- Standardizes MLOps practices
4. Official Resources
| Resource Type | Access Method | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Full Standard | Purchase (158 CHF) | ISO Store |
| Draft Summary | Free Download | SC42 WG |
| Implementation Guide | Free Access | Document Library |
| Toolkits | Open-Source | SHAP/LIME/IBM AIF360 |
5. Key Notes
- Use with national adaptations (e.g., China’s GB/T 2020)
- Track updates via SC42 Portal
- Certification requires accredited bodies (e.g., BSI/TÜV)
Validation: All links current as of ISO Official Site. Non-official versions may contain modifications.
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